Sumo Springs for Harsh Bumps on a Ford E350 Pleasure Way

[IWUGrad]

Hello Everyone! Another topic beaten to death, but these things are so specific to the vehicle I need your expert advice.

Now that I've gotten my handling situation under control thanks to all of your help(older topic Here)

I'm very comfortable driving now with correct tire pressure, etc. The sway is much improved, trucks passing are barely noticeable, but... I still have the harsh crash on certain bumps, expansion joints, etc. Normal bumps and rattles we are getting used to, and have added cabinet lining, felt stops to help that, but, we can't get used to the crash when it happens. It's so incredibly jarring. I'm about 800 lbs under max weight fully loaded, so don't know if underweight contributes to the crash.

In your opinion(s), will Sumo springs make things better or worse? I've heard it can go either way.

Just to refresh what I've done so far: I have added Bilstein shocks and added a leaf pack, got weighed and corrected PSI. My local suspension shop is ghosting me now, and they aren't proponents of sway bars, sumo, etc and do not install them. This is a 2013 Pleasure Way Pursuit on a Ford E350 chassis.

 

[Chef Duane]

I have Sumo Springs (the rubber inserts that go between the turns on your existing coil springs) and have been very happy with them. There was a very minor lift (probably about 1/4" or so) but the biggest thing is that they help with rear end sag and plunging in the front when under hard braking. And ride change when not towing is imperceptible IMO. My setup is full stock, no suspension changes other that the Sumos. In your case you've already added shocks and a leaf pack, not sure how much Sumo Springs would add. Sway bars are easy to do if you have the correct tools and a place to work. Many years ago I put a beefed up sway bar on my '98 Ford Explorer and it helped immensely. Moog makes pretty good ones.

 

[IWUGrad]

In your case you've already added shocks and a leaf pack, not sure how much Sumo Springs would add.

Yean, kind of what I was thinking. I don't need the lift. So, not sure what if anything will fix the crash.

 

[gwinger]

I have the Timbrens on my truck that has leaf springs. Noticeable difference when the trailer is connected.

 

[Boonie Buster2]

Hello Everyone! Another topic beaten to death, but these things are so specific to the vehicle I need your expert advice.

Now that I've gotten my handling situation under control thanks to all of your help(older topic Here)

I'm very comfortable driving now with correct tire pressure, etc. The sway is much improved, trucks passing are barely noticeable, but... I still have the harsh crash on certain bumps, expansion joints, etc. Normal bumps and rattles we are getting used to, and have added cabinet lining, felt stops to help that, but, we can't get used to the crash when it happens. It's so incredibly jarring. I'm about 800 lbs under max weight fully loaded, so don't know if underweight contributes to the crash.

In your opinion(s), will Sumo springs make things better or worse? I've heard it can go either way.

Just to refresh what I've done so far: I have added Bilstein shocks and added a leaf pack, got weighed and corrected PSI. My local suspension shop is ghosting me now, and they aren't proponents of sway bars, sumo, etc and do not install them. This is a 2013 Pleasure Way Pursuit on a Ford E350 chassis.

I have Sumo springs, the rubber ones, on my Sunray 149 Sport. I pull it with my 2010 Ford Ranger. I have never heard of them causing a problem. They act just like shock absorbers for the trailer. They are very easy to install and very much worth it.